Embedded Software Engineer

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Gerrell & Hard Ltd. in Hedge End, near Southampton, seeks an Embedded Electronics Engineer to design and validate embedded control electronics and firmware for new products.

You will drive projects from concept through to production, tackling technically challenging challenges with robust, reliable solutions. The role covers development across the full lifecycle, including design, verification, and manufacturing support, with a focus on robustness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• 2–3 years' experience in electronics design and development.
• Experience with mixed-signal electronic design including analogue and digital circuits.
• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience using STM32, NXP or similar microcontrollers.
• Experience with communication protocols including RS232, SPI, I2C, CAN and TCP/IP.
• PCB schematic capture and layout experience using Altium Designer or similar software.
• Experience working across the full product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of mixed-signal control electronics.
• Development and maintenance of embedded firmware using C/C++.
• Design and implementation of communication protocols.
• Supporting product safety and regulatory compliance activities.
• Defining verification and validation requirements for new electronic designs.
• Producing technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Supporting manufacturing with technical investigations and product improvements.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Mixed-signal design

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Hedge End, Southampton
Permanent
Circa 38 - 45k + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Electronics Engineer to join an innovative engineering and manufacturing business developing advanced technology products for global markets.

Working within a collaborative Product Development team, you'll play a key role in the design and development of embedded control electronics and firmware for new products, taking projects through the complete engineering lifecycle from concept and design through to validation, certification and production release.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects within a growing organisation investing heavily in new product development.

The Role

As an Embedded Electronics Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, development and validation of embedded control electronics and firmware, ensuring products meet performance, safety and compliance requirements before release into manufacture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and development of mixed-signal control electronics.
• Development and maintenance of embedded firmware using C/C++.
• Design and implementation of communication protocols.
• Supporting product safety and regulatory compliance activities.
• Defining verification and validation requirements for new electronic designs.
• Producing technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Supporting manufacturing with technical investigations and product improvements.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to successfully deliver new products.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong background in embedded electronics who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and developing robust, reliable products.

You'll ideally have:

• Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Around 2-3 years\' experience within an electronics design and development environment.
• Experience of mixed-signal electronic design including analogue and digital circuits.
• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience using STM32, NXP or similar microcontrollers.
• Experience with communication protocols including RS232, SPI, I2C, CAN and TCP/IP.
• PCB schematic capture and layout experience using Altium Designer or similar software.
• Experience working across the full product development lifecycle.

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
• Python development.
• C/C++ development on Windows or Linux.
• FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog.
• EMC design principles.
• Functional safety or regulatory compliance standards.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A hands-on engineer with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple technical projects and priorities.
• Methodical, organised and quality focused.
• Adaptable within a fast-paced product development environment.
• Proactive with a collaborative approach to engineering.
• Passionate about developing innovative, reliable engineering solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business where you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, contribute to exciting new product developments and play a key role in the continued growth of the organisation.